Uhrichsville readies cruisers for duty

Police cruisers were the main topic when Uhrichsville City Council met Thursday night. Mayor Terry Culbertson announced one new cruiser has arrived and is in the paint shop receiving final touches.†Decals still need to be attached, and it should be in use by the first of the year.

Police cruisers were the main topic when Uhrichsville City Council met Thursday night.

Mayor Terry Culbertson announced one new cruiser has arrived and is in the paint shop receiving final touches. Decals still need to be attached, and it should be in use by the first of the year.

The city only had to have about $2,000 for a remaining balance after a grant was received for $30,000 for the Ford Explorer.

A second cruiser is being fitted with the K9 cage and also will be in service shortly after the first of the year. It is being paid for with a four year lease with payments of slightly more than $9,000 per year.

Culbertston said the vehicles were ordered last April but because of a very large order from California, the local purchases were backlogged.

"Two cruisers still need replaced because they have very high mileage. I am hoping we get that order placed very soon if the funds are available," said Culbertson.

Council also learned that the Sixth Street lift station in the water department that services the entire west side of Uhrichsville needs replaced and rewired. Because of this station being down, the city for now has no siren. Culbertson said he has an estimate of under $1,000 to have the wiring replaced, and then the siren will be back up and running.

OTHER BUSINESS

• Administered the oath of office to incoming council president Mark Haney and new council member Bob Baker.

• Gave the first reading to vacating easements on Scott Street after receiving a petition from Moore Street residents.

• Heard that the Presbyterian Church served more than 600 Thanksgiving day meals.

• Squelched a rumor that recycling deposit bins will be moved to the park area. Culbertson said they are being removed from the city altogether because of continued misuse by some residents.

• Thanked councilman Jeff Gyurko for his years of service to the city. Gyurko said he has enjoyed working with council members and wishes them much luck with future projects.